CAMARAO GRELHADO PIRI PIRI (GRILLED SHRIMP PILI PILI)

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Camarao Grelhado Piri Piri (Grilled Shrimp Pili Pili) image

Simple spicy seafood from Mozambique. Serve with rice and lemon quarters for garnish. Adapted from "The Africa Cookbook".

Provided by realbirdlady

Categories     African

Time 3h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs shrimp, uncooked
1 teaspoon chile, minced (pili pili)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup peanut oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Shell the shrimp, leaving the tail "fins" intact. Devein.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chile, garlic, lemon juice and half the oil.
  • Drizzle in the remaining oil, whisking. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the shrimp in a large bowl or ziploc baggie. Pour over the oil mixture, making sure that all shrimp are covered.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat the broiler or grill.
  • Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side, or until pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 285.8, Sodium 1284.3, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 31.1

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